Oxford United welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Kassam Stadium this evening for their final home pre-season game of the summer (7.45pm)
The game is a fundraiser for the Joey Beauchamp Trust and all profits from the game will go to Joey's daughters via the Trust.
TEAM NEWS
Elliott Moore is the one doubt from the squad that played against Coventry on Saturday. The centre-half suffered a hip injury in the second half and United will monitor his progress, as Karl Robinson told us:
"We'll just wait and let it settle down but we won't do anything silly at this stage of pre-season and if he needs to sit out tonight then that's fine. Sam Long should be back in training next week so the only player missing will be Sam Baldock who sadly will be missing for the first few weeks of the season.
"We are very close to having new faces in the squad as well. They won't be involved tonight but we are close to completing those now and hopefully they can be involved at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.
"I'm looking forward to tonight. West Brom are going to be very strong opponents, in very tough conditions, but that's exactly what you need at this stage of pre-season."
THE OPPOSITION
West Brom boss Steve Bruce is putting the finishing touches to his squad ahead of their season in the Championship.
“My job is to be never finished and to keep knocking on the door to improve the quality” he said.
“I believe the big ones, the real big clubs of our country, are all on tour. They are all taking their young ones with them so I still think there is a bit of work to be done in those areas so we’ll see.”
Albion have brought in three new additions so far this summer after last season's tenth placed finish in the Championship. Jayson Molumby's loan spell at the Hawthorns was made permanent while Jed Wallace and John Swift have made the switch from Millwall and Reading respectively on free transfers.
TICKETS
Prices have been reduced to just £10 an adult for this game, £5 for all concessions.
Please note that select blocks in the South Stand Upper, Lower, and East Stand will be open for this game.
The gate behind the Planet IT North Stand WILL NOT be in place so fans can move from one end of the ground to the other behind that stand.
Please park in the West Car Park - the one closest to the cinema and bowling complex at the fence end of the ground.
With temperatures still rising we ask all supporters to be sensible:
- Keep hydrated
- Wear suitable clothing to keep cool
- Bring sun cream, sunglasses and a hat ….or treat yourself to an OUFC cap from our club shop.
- Keep an eye on young children, vulnerable persons and the elderly
We have a medical team on site for anyone that feels unwell; look after each other